Meredith Hernandez
Boulder,CO
Summary
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills honed through years of volunteer and diverse work experiences. With experience in customer service, has developed skill in conflict resolution and communication. Committed and hardworking in all environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Sunshine House Montessori School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Classroom maintenance and childcare with a focus on supporting educational plans and encouraging personal student growth
- Responsibilities included student supervision and classroom engagement, setting up and teaching personal lessons and monitoring development
- Initiated engaging, fun activities and other lesson plans.
Cashier
Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Competent and calm demeanor in high-stress situations; professionally managed issues for customers, but established kind relationships with many.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Sales Lead
Zumiez
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Handled cash transactions efficiently and accurately and closed out store registers without issue.
- Identifying customers' needs and wants in order to personalize and maximize shopping experiences
- Responsibilities extended beyond sales to training new hires and closing duties
- Position ended because of moving to college.
Non-Profit Founder and Executive Director
Bridges Scholarship Fund of Silicon Valley
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Organizing and managing a team; planning and executing fundraising initiatives to provide scholarships to low income high school students
- Meeting regularly and working with large donors to raise over $120,000 over the 2.5 years
- Fundraising was altered and continued during Covid 19 to surpass our goals.
Education
Graduate in the Class of 2021 -
Valley Christian High School
San Jose, CABachelor's Degrees in Psychology And Neuroscience -
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2025
Skills
- Customer Service
- Reliability and adaptability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership and Organization
- Relationship Building
- Cash Register Operation
Committees
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Inaugural Member
Accomplishments
Employee of the Period
Nov. 2020, Dec. 2020, Jan. 2021, Feb. 2021, May 2021
Cycle 1 Most Valuable Employee
June 2021
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Sunshine House Montessori School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Cashier
Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Lead
Zumiez
10.2019 - 08.2021
Non-Profit Founder and Executive Director
Bridges Scholarship Fund of Silicon Valley
01.2018 - 08.2021
Graduate in the Class of 2021 -
Valley Christian High School
Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology And Neuroscience -
University of Colorado Boulder
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